Legal Foundation For Army Ethic Flashcards
The Army ethic is
A set of enduring moral principles, values, beliefs, and laws that guide the Army profession…..
The relationship between the Army profession and the American people depend on what?
Continuous mutual trust that is reinforced through the performance of honorable service, military expertise, and stewardship.
What are the two foundations of Army ethic?
Legal and moral foundation
In the framework for Army Ethic, what are the compliances under Legal motivation?
U.S. Constitution
U.S. Code
UCMJ
Other orders and directives
What does does professional ethic provide?
The set of moral principles that guide decisions and actions in professional practice.
In situation of uncertainty, where rules do not provided clear COAs, Army professions base their decision off what?
The moral principles of the Army ethic
What is the Army’s dual nature?
The military department of government and a trusted military profession
Traditional professions include
Medicine and law
Science and engineering
Architecture
Higher education
Ordained religious practice
The military
Two complementary communities of practice in the Army Profession
The Profession of Arms
The Army Civilian Corps
The Profession of Arms comprises of
Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserves
The Army Civilian Corps is composed of
Army civilians serving in the Department of the Army
What is The Army Profession
A trusted vocation of Soldiers and Army civilians who’s collective expertise is the:
Ethical design
Generation
Support
Application of land power
Serving under civilian authority and entrusted to defend the Constitution and the right and interests of the American people
Trusted Army professionals are
The shared identity of Soldiers and Army civilians, certified in character, competence, and commitment. Who honorably fulfill the oath of service
What are the key conditions for effective American civil-military relations
Mutual respect and trust
What is the Army profession’s principle obligation ?
To support the democratic institutions and policy making processes of our government
The legitimacy of the Army profession depends on
Healthy interaction with the news media
In what areas should leaders apply ethical reasoning?
I’m planning, preparing, executing, and assessing operations
What are the three perspectives that leaders must know to apply the best ethical choice?
One perspective: A view that desirable virtues such as courage, justice and benevolence define ethical outcomes.
Second perspective: A set of agreed-upon values or rules, such as the Army values or Constitutional rights.
Third perspective: Bases the consequences of the decision on whatever produces the greatest good for the greatest number as most favorable.
Leaders should not intentionally issue vague or ambiguous orders or instructions to avoid responsibility or accountability. T or F?
True
A leader should never refuse to obey orders even if you need clarification or the order’s intent fails to resolve objections. T or F?
False
In the heat of combat, base your decision off of the Army values if it requires an immediate action. T or False?
True
